* FM 5-170
| FIELD MANUAL 5-170 |
Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC, 5 May 1998 |
FM 5-170 |
ENGINEER RECONNAISSANCE |
| Editor's Note: Change 1, 13 July 1998 is available in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) only. It can be accessed at the "Download Document" button above. Changes 1 has NOT been posted to this May 1998 web version. |
Table of Contents
PREFACE
Chapter 1. Introduction
Organization
Missions
Characteristics,Capabilities, and Limitations
General Organizational Characteristics
Engineer Recon Team Capabilities
Engineer Recon Team Limitations
Platform-Specific Capabilities
Command and Support Relationships
Attached
Operational Control (OPCON)
Direct Support (DS) and General Support (GS)
Chapter 2. Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield and Reconnaissance and Surveillance Planning
Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB)
R & S Planning
Chapter 3. Tactical Reconnaissance
Purpose and Fundamentals
Recon Techniques
Mounted Recon
Dismounted Recon
Recon by Fire
Indirect Fire
Direct Fire
Aerial Recon
Stealth Versus Aggressive Recon
Route Recon
Critical Tasks
Techniques
Example of a Route Recon
Zone Recon
Critical Tasks
Techniques
Example of a Zone Recon
Area Recon
Critical Tasks
Techniques
Example of an Area Recon
Chapter 4. Engineer Recon Team and Obstacle Reconnaissance
Personnel and Equipment
Training
Equipment
Vehicles
Communications Equipment
Weapon Systems
Additional Equipment
Engineer Recon Team
Dismounted Element
Mounted Element
Obstacle and Restriction Recon
Detection
Area Security and Recon
Obstacle Recon
COA Selection
COA Recommendation/Execution
Examples of Obstacles/Restrictions
Employment Concepts
Integrated as Part of the Brigade Intelligence-Collection Effort
Assigned Brigade NAIs in a TF's AO
Working Under a TF's Control
Support Considerations
Responsibilities
Chapter 5. Route Classification
Route-Classification Overlay
Route-Classification Formula
Route Width
Route Type
MLC
Overhead Clearance
Route Obstructions
Snow Blockage and Flooding
Examples of the Route-Classification Formula
Curve Calculations
Measuring Methods
Tape-Measure Method
Triangulation Method
Formula Method
Curve Symbol
Series of Sharp Curves
Slope Estimation
Percent of Slope
Clinometer Method
Map Method
Pace Method
Angle-of-Slope Method
Slope Symbol
Description of Slope Symbols
Constrictions
Underpasses
Tunnels
Tunnel Symbol
Overhead Clearance
Tunnel Reconnaissance Report
Stream Recon
Measurements
Preexisting Data
Stream Width
Compass Method
Aiming Circle, Azimuth Indicator, or Alidade
GPS
Direct Measurement
Current Velocities
Stream Approaches
Fords
Underwater Recon
Ferry Recon
Civil Ferries and Ferry Sites
Ferry Information
Military Ferry and Rafting
Road Recon Procedure
Base Course and Subgrade
Road-Capacity Computations
Road-Classification Formula
Examples of the Road-Classification Formula
Bridge-Classification Recon
Required Bridge Information for Classification Procedures
Required Information
Bridge Condition
Width and Height Restrictions
Bridge Traffic-Control Procedure
Full North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Bridge Symbol
The Bridge Reconnaissance Report
Other Information
Bridge Sketches
Bypasses
Chapter 6. Combat Support
Indirect-Fire Support
Mortar Support
Capabilities
Limitations
Available Munitions
Field Artillery
Capabilities
Limitations
Available Munitions
Fire-Support Team
Fire-Request Channels
Engineer Recon Team Working Under Brigade Control
Engineer Recon Team Working in a TF's Area or Under TF Control
Engineer Recon Team Working with a Cavalry Squadron or Under Troop Control
Air Defense
Passive Air Defense
Attack Avoidance
Damage-Limiting Measures
Active Air Defense
Air Support
Ground Surveillance Radar
Capabilities and Limitations
Employment
Chemical
Capabilities and Limitations
Employment
Chapter 7. Combat Service Support
Organization
Supply Operations
Basic Load
Classes of Supply
Class I
Class II
Class III and Class V
Class IV
Class VI
Class VII
Class VIII
Class IX
Techniques of Resupply
Maintenance Operations
Responsibilities
Team Leader
Assistant Team Leader
Unit Maintenance (Operator Level)
Evacuation
Destruction
Medical Treatment and Evacuation
Wounded Soldiers
Soldiers Killed in Action
Prisoners
Prisoners of War
Captured Enemy Documents and Equipment
Civilians
Appendix A. Metric Conversion Chart
Appendix B. Bridge Classification
Bridge Signs
Width and Height Restrictions
Classification Procedures
Appendix C Sample Reconnaissance OPORD
Appendix D. Engineer Recon
Appendix E. Signs
Military Route Signs
Hazard Signs
Regulatory Signs
Light Line
Bridge/Raft Signs
Rectangular Bridge Signs
Guide Signs
Directional Disks
Headquarters and Logistical Signs
Casualty Evacuation Route Signs
Unit Direction Arrow
Military Detour Signs
Road Markers in Areas of Heavy Snow
Vehicle Signs
Sign Lighting
Appendix F. Military Load Classifications
Requirement for Classification Numbers
Procedures for Vehicle Classification
Temporary Procedure for Vehicle Classification
Expedient Procedure for Wheeled-Vehicle Classification
Expedient Procedure for Tracked-Vehicle Classification
Appendix G. Symbols
Glossary
References
DA FORM 1711-R
Authorization
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| *This manual supersedes FM 5-30, 22 September 1967, and FM 5-36, 10 May 1985. |
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